Dorothy Pawelczak

Dorothy Pawelczak obituary, Wheeling, IL

Dorothy Pawelczak

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Aug

14

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11:00 a.m.

Saint John Brebeuf Parish

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14

Inurnment

12:30 p.m.

St. Adalbert Cemetery

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Dorothy Pawelczak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd. on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Dorothy Marie Pawelczak nee Golec age 93 of Niles, IL. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Pawelczak. Loving Mother of Maryann Gerette and Susan Lowe. Dear grandmother of Liliana, TJ, Noelle, Joseph and James. Great grandmother of Aiden, Caroline and Evelyn. Aunt, cousin, and friend of many.
Memorial Mass Thursday August 14, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. John Brebeuf Parish, 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL. After mass the family will meet at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles to inurn both Clarence and Dorothy in their final resting place.
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Upcoming Events

Aug

14

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Saint John Brebeuf Parish

Send Flowers

Aug

14

Inurnment

12:30 p.m.

St. Adalbert Cemetery

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.